Dodai

Ethiopian EVs and battery-swap network

Series A
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Founded 2020

About

Dodai is an Addis Ababa-based electric vehicle startup founded in 2020 focused on manufacturing affordable EVs and building battery-swapping infrastructure to accelerate EV adoption in Ethiopia. The company operates amid Ethiopia's government ban on fuel vehicle imports, targeting sustainable urban mobility and energy-efficient transportation solutions. Dodai's business model centers on vehicle production and developing a battery-swapping network, enabling fast, convenient EV recharging, supported by recent funding rounds to scale operations and infrastructure deployment.

Products

  • Electric Vehicles
  • Battery-Swapping System

Market research & competitive positioning

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